OBITUARIES

1942-2026 Forrest Paul Schnobrich, 83, affectionately known as "Brick" to his friends and family, passed away on Feb. 5, 2026, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines, leaving behind a legacy of love, wisdom and passion. Born on Nov. 22, 1942, in the small town...

1943-2026  DeVona Pearl Buchanan, lovingly known as “DeeDee,” age 82, was born on Nov. 8, 1943, in Rapid City, South Dakota. Her parents were Bill and Sandie Stevens. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, DeeDee passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 6,...

1956-2026 Lee Alan Siedelmann, 69, son of Eldonn and Shirley (Hocamp) Siedelmann, was born Sept. 23, 1956, in Greenfield. He passed away Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026, at the New Homestead in Guthrie Center. Lee attended Adair-Casey Schools. Following high school, Lee...

1942-2026 Larry Dale James went to be with the Lord in heaven on the morning of Jan. 25, 2026. He was 84 years old. He lived in Casey. He spent the last couple of years staying at the New Homestead in Guthrie Center. Larry was born to Dale James and Mavadelle...

1937-2026 Dale Lee Grove, son of Walter John Grove and Hazel Marie (Barnhouse) Grove, was born on Mother’s Day, May 9, 1937, on the family farm, 2½ miles north of Guthrie Center. He was raised alongside 16 brothers and sisters. Dale rode a horse to Seeley No. 7...

1963-2026 Craig Eugene Hastings passed away due to complications from a sudden heart attack on Jan. 21, 2026, at the age of 62. Born on April 8, 1963, in Riceville, a few minutes after his twin brother, Craig came as a surprise to his parents, Verdina and Charles...

1941-2026 Paul Pieper, 84, of Stuart passed away on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026. Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan 22 at the All Saints Catholic Church in Stuart. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 23 at the All Saints Catholic Church in...

1958-2026 David Dean Shroyer, age 67, of Guthrie Center, passed away on Dec. 23, 2025, in Largo, Florida. David was born on May 3, 1958, in Guthrie Center, to Ruth (Derry) and Tom Shroyer. Dave drove a truck for many years, owned and operated the family farm, and...

1994-2026 Sean Michael Mason, a man whose laughter was as infectious as his welding torch was hot, left this world surrounded by his loved ones Jan. 4, 2026, in the same city he was born on Dec. 13, 1994. Sean was the guy who could find humor in everything from a...

1941-2025 Ronald (Ron) Lee Lang, 84, passed away on Dec. 25, 2025, having lived a life defined by friendship, ingenuity and the mindset that every day is Saturday. Born on April 11, 1941, in Des Moines to Oran and Mary Lang, Ron attended North High School and Parsons...